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Photo of The Sarah Community
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Overall the facility has a very comfortable feeling, clean fresh facility, friendly caring staff. The residents living there also make a difference. They really do care about each other.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul, Franciscan Sisters of Mary, Society of the Sacred Heart, School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the Sisters of Loretto founded the Sarah Community in 1997. Together, the sisters of these five congregations established a community where respect,...
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Photo of Trustwell Living of Springfield
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My mother loves the clean, open environment. She loves the friendliness of the staff. They need to increase their nurse staff so they can get RX medications distributed timely.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Trustwell Living of Springfield! Whether you are a resident, team member, visiting family member or guest, every person who walks through the door of a Trustwell Living community is treated like family. Our caring team looks forward to continuing to provide the quality care and...
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The staff is awesome and the young women that work with [name removed] are really good! They show much patience with the women that have significant issues. Yes, I would definitely recommend them. I think...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We planned Cedarhurst of Des Peres as a way to bring seniors together. To foster a sense of community and connection between residents, caregivers, and staff. That’s because we want Cedarhurst to be the best place you can imagine living. A place providing life-enriching activities, exceptional...
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Photo of Autumn View Gardens, Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The food is just average. However, people in the community seem to be friendly towards my mom. The staff make it such that I have no worries or concerns about my mom living there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Autumn Gardens provides your loved one with a caring embrace in Creve Coeur. It is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is a cornerstone of how we operate, which means everything we do is in service of our residents. Our assisted living community promotes...
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I highly recommend them to tour the facility. Its a lovely community which offers many options. My family and I loved it immediately when we walked in.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Webster Groves is an assisted living and memory care community in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Photo of Southview Assisted Living and Memory Care
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[name removed] was excellent and very Informative when choosing an assisted living facility for our mother. The facility is clean and homey. Her room is spacious and mimics her previous home situation. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Southview Assisted Living is the premier senior living community in South County near St. Louis, Missouri. We offer, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care . This newly built senior living community will begin welcoming residents in Summer 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially...
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Even though she is in independent living, they have been helpful in looking out for her. I do think they could add more activities during the week and on weekends as well.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Old-fashioned hospitality customized to your needs. St. Pauls offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation care all located on one campus. We can meet a variety of needs for individuals and couples. St. Pauls functions as a continuum of care, if...
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Photo of Creve Coeur Assisted Living
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Very friendly staff who genuinely care about their residents. Well run, clean, organized. Smaller community of residents. Feels more homey. Lots of activities. Good food
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Creve Coeur Assisted Living, a socially active retirement community! Conveniently located near Olive and Highway 270, our community is within minutes of everything the city of Creve Coeur has to offer-seven parks, a golf course, more than a dozen churches, plus chic specialty stores,...
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I would say make several visits, during meal time, activity time, evening. Talk to residents and asked them how they feel about the facility. I felt administrators always took the time to talk to me. We were...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
You or your loved one will find a comfortable, homelike atmosphere at Charter Senior Living of Troy, a Charter Senior Living Community. Our residents are free from the cares of chores and other daily stresses. Our staff is available 24 hours a day to assist with your needs. Always preserving your...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Springfield IL
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My dad is complaining about food. He and the guys at his table think they lost their main cook. Dad has joined some of the social activities and he likes the live music and singing. We are happy that he goes...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cedarhurst of Springfield is home to 52 assisted living apartments that have their own bathrooms and kitchenettes and 27 memory care apartments specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related memory loss. Cedarhurst of Springfield strives to be the best...
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Photo of Addington Place of Collinsville
55 Photos available
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This property is closing but would recommend the other sister locations. Staff is very caring and helpful. They take good care of the residents. The meals were great, my mother enjoyed them. They were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Let inviting design whisk you through Addington Place of Collinsville, where you’ll find lifestyles abundant in enrichment, fun, and friendship. The community’s residential location creates a peaceful environment with easy access to Collinsville’s conveniences and various attractions.Addington...
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Photo of Fairmont on Clayton
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Fairmont was the best in everything. The staff was amazing and took such great care of Charlie. The staff is friendly and you can tell they love their job and residents
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fairmont on Clayton is located in the Clayton / Richmond Heights area, just minutes from the Galleria Mall. We pride ourselves in our excellent ability to care for a wide array of care needs in an environment that is warm and homelike.Step into our community and you can't help but feel at home....
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Photo of Cedarhurst of St. Charles
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My husband had a stroke and returned to the facility afterwards & I don't feel he is a good representative to let you know about all the questions you have asked. Everyone is very friendly . I feel the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
With 76 assisted living apartments and 24 residences equipped for memory care services, Cedarhurst of St. Charles is specifically designed with the best interests of our residents in mind. Individualized care plans are created for each individual based on his or her needs. That way the value of...
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Photo of The Glenwood Supportive Living of Staunton
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So very caring. Couldn't be happier and yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Glenwood of Staunton is located in Staunton, Illinois. This is a town that prides itself on history and simple charm. Family members and active residents alike will enjoy the quaint Main Street atmosphere and the bustling feel of all the years tourists, residents, and enthusiasts who have...
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Photo of Timber Creek Village Assisted Living of Litchfield
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Timber Creek and the people that work there are fantastic! We picked thic community because, My mom's childhood friend was already living there. I'm ready to move in myself. I would recommend this community...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Cedarhurst of Granite City
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I loved the care they gave my mom she liked the food and staff. She felt safe there and they were kind to her. They talked to her and engaged with her.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Thank you for your interest in Cedarhurst of Granite City!When it comes time for individuals and families to consider relocating to an independent or assisted living environment, the decision can be very emotional and challenging. You are not alone. Each day, more than 5,000 American families...
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Photo of Eastland Retirement Community
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We picked this community, because of the location (closer to children) was an important factor. More importantly, however, was their tiered system for different care levels which some other places did not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Eastland is owned and operated by the Moose family of Auburn Illinois. Eastland Retirement Community provides the best of both worlds – the independence residents want with the support they need.Eastland offers a clean and comfortable atmosphere with a caring and friendly staff. Our quiet,...
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I have been here 6 weeks and I'm so happy I found The Oasis. Friendly staff and a great restaurant on the property. They offer alot of amenities plus a beautiful pool. A big plus is they allow pets!
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Oasis At Hartman Lakes is a brand-new, completely active living resort community in Shiloh, Illinois. The Oasis will be 4 story, 55+ & wiser midrise building that will be completed and ready for you to call home in July 2024. We will have 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with modern finishes such as...
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I have been here 6 weeks and I'm so happy I found The Oasis. Friendly staff and a great restaurant on the property. They offer alot of amenities plus a beautiful pool. A big plus is they allow pets!
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Oasis At Hartman Lakes is a brand-new, completely active living resort community in Shiloh, Illinois. The Oasis will be 4 story, 55+ & wiser midrise building that will be completed and ready for you to call home in July 2024. We will have 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with modern finishes such as...
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Photo of Brentmoor
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Can't say enough kind words about [name removed] and the Brentmoor. Been very on the fence about putting my mother in a facility -- I wanted it to be the easiest transition for her and our family. These...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life Begins at Brentmoor! Centrally located in mid-St. Louis County (Delmar and I-70), this high-rise community offers 72 independent living apartments which include studio, one, two and three bedroom units. Senior Living at The Brentmoor includes all the comforts of home, plus scheduled...
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It was the Social Worker who decided that my mother cannot stay there anymore due to the doctor stating she needs more care and he wanted us to leave and take her out within one day and I told her no that we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Marvelous facility! My mom lived at Laclede Groves for the last 3 years of her life. From her 90th birthday party in the first month of her stay to her last week in Laclede’s hospice care, our family was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Promenade Senior Living
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The staff have been very attentive, kind and engaging. The food is not great. There are a lot of activities but it would be nice if there was an ambassador program or a buddy system for new residents. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Perfectly nestled between Ladue, Frontenac and Clayton, MO, in Richmond Heights, Promenade Senior Living will offer an active and engaged lifestyle with just the right supportive care available when needed. Just a stone's throw from all of the exciting cultural, shopping & dining attractions St....
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Photo of Altenheim St. Louis
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The outreach fellow is great The flower arranging is fun The Bingo lady makes it exciting The outings on the van were fun The kitchen area on the floors could always use a good cleaning My auntie doesn't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience elegant, boutique senior living at affordable rates. The charm of the Altenheim begins with its magnificent location on the banks of the scenic Mississippi. From the moment you walk in, you'll feel at home with the most delightful surroundings you could ask for in an independent,...
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Dining server with no exception are fantastic. Cleaning staff is the best. Through and timely life. Enrichment personnel are the best. Great programs and easy to talk too. Food other than to much pork and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to The Villa at Riverwood, a Five Star Quality Care community! Tucked into a quiet, residential area, our beautifully landscaped grounds include a serene courtyard, reflecting pond, waterfalls and walking track for a complete Independent Living lifestyle. We are close to all major...
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Cost of independent living in Gillespie, IL

The average cost of senior living in Gillespie is $3,712 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlinville, IL with an average of $3,392 per month.

Independent living costs in Gillespie, IL, vs. nearby cities

Gillespie, IL
$3,712/mo

Independent living costs in Gillespie, IL, vs. state and national averages

Gillespie, IL
$3,712/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Gillespie, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,844/mo
Independent Living
$3,712/mo

Independent living costs in Gillespie, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,659/mo
Studio
$4,670/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,909/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,645/mo

Senior living costs in Gillespie vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gillespie, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGillespie, ILIllinoisU.S.
Independent Living$3,712/mo$4,489/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,863/mo$5,079/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,844/mo$5,098/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Gillespie, IL:$3,712/mo
Illinois:$4,489/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Gillespie, IL:$4,863/mo
Illinois:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Gillespie, IL:$4,844/mo
Illinois:$5,098/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gillespie

Recent reviews for independent living in Gillespie

Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Springfield

4.9
The facility was extremely open and friendly to all family members. The facility worked with us to get my mom acclimated to the place and try different solutions.

St. Andrew's Assisted Living of Bridgeton

5.0
We are so thankful for and pleased with St. Andrews. They have been very caring and helpful. I appreciate the time they take to educate us on items, when needed. They always reassure when calling that nothing's urgent, but just wanting to share information. It's comforting to know my Dad is in a ...
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Gillespie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gillespie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gillespie, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gillespie independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gillespie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gillespie, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.2%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.8%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gillespie independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gillespie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gillespie, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
22.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gillespie independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Gillespie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gillespie, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Regency Manor and Carriage Crossing Rochester are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gillespie, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 298 independent living facilities near Gillespie, Illinois. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Gillespie, Illinois are Carriage Crossing Rochester, Crestview Senior Living and Clarendale of St. Peters. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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